Chico Correa is Esmeraldo Marques, an artist and music producer based in Paraíba, known for creating a distinctive sonic fusion by blending popular music from the Brazilian Northeast with electronic rhythms.

 

Beyond his contributions to musical projects like the Berra Boi trio, Jessica Caitano, and the band Seu Pereira e Coletivo 401, Chico Correa boasts a remarkable list of collaborations with artists such as Chico Cesar, Alessandra Leão, Arismar do Espírito Santo, Dj Dolores, Guilherme Kastrup, Maga Bo, Mark de Clive-Lowe (NZ/JP), Russo Passapusso, Furmiga Dub, David Bovée (BE), Les Sages Po (FR), Moe Clark (CA), Papet J (FR), Agua na Boca (FR), and Makoto Kubota (JP). This showcases his versatility and ability to work across diverse musical styles.

In his sets, he harnesses the power of Ableton Live, crafting a live mashup of machines and live instruments with an array of sounds sourced from his extensive audio archive.

 

With his unique approach and varied collaborations, Chico Correa continues to push musical boundaries, venturing into uncharted sonic territories in both his live performances and studio productions.